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TALKS WITH GLOBAL GOVERNANCE LEADERS

Shifting Corporate Governance Paradigms

Dr. Yaga Ramesh Konda Reddy

In this episode of our Talks with Global Governance Leaders series, held in collaboration with HBR Türkiye, we welcomed Dr. Yaga Ramesh Konda Reddy in a conversation moderated by our Board Member Gizem Argüden Oskay. We discussed how corporate governance standards evolve across different countries and regions, the role of the Global South in shaping governance practices, and how experiences from diverse geographies can contribute to the future of global governance.

Shifting Corporate Governance Paradigms

Dr. Yaga Ramesh Konda Reddy

This video has been published by Harvard Business Review on November 24, 2025.

Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in the field of corporate governance. Companies now focus not only on financial performance, but also on transparency, accountability, and sustainability. Initially developed in response to crises and market failures, governance standards have increasingly evolved into frameworks that support long-term value creation and strengthen stakeholder trust. However, the implementation of corporate governance standards continues to vary across countries. In developed economies, independent audit, board structure, and reporting processes tend to be more prominent, while in developing countries, ownership structures, market conditions, and alignment with local practices often play a more decisive role. This diversity highlights the importance of adapting governance standards to local conditions.

In this episode of Talks with Global Governance Leaders, moderated by Gizem Argüden Oskay, Board Member of the Argüden Governance Academy, we explore different dimensions of good governance with Dr. Yaga Ramesh Konda Reddy to discuss his experience in corporate governance across different regions. Drawing on his work in diverse geographical contexts, Reddy reflects on the differences in corporate governance practices as well as the evolution and transformation of corporate governance over time.

The conversation also explores the concept of the Global South and the significance of these regions as important spaces for innovation and experimentation in corporate governance. Reddy shares his perspectives on how practices and experiences from countries such as Brazil, India, and South Africa have contributed to the global governance movement and how they may help shape its future.

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